Unit Manager - TGRPPOE Emissions on Vehicles SWE

Scania's R&D department is transforming to become part of TRATON Group R&D. TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation.
 
Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

 

Role Summary

Are you passionate about people, technology, and sustainability? Do you want to lead a skilled team and contribute to the transformation of transport?

As Unit Manager for Emissions on Vehicles (PEMS), you’ll play a key role in shaping how we test and develop future-proof solutions – in close collaboration with colleagues across Sweden, Germany, and Brazil.

In this role, you will lead a team of 7 Senior engineers who work both operationally – planning and conducting vehicle testing – and strategically within the global TRATON organization.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and sustainable work environment – covering everything from our workshop and test vehicles to office-based activities.

  • Inspire and guide the continued development of your team and its ways of working – with a focus on collaboration, learning, and global alignment.

  • Evaluate and improve our testing capabilities, ensuring access to the right tools, knowledge, and processes.

  • Strengthen knowledge sharing and best practice across the TRATON Group, particularly within PEMS testing.

  • Build and maintain strong, solution-oriented relationships with stakeholders across TRATON R&D, BID entities, and production facilities.

  • Be an active part of the Section Management Team alongside colleagues from Sweden, Germany, and Brazil.

 

Who You Are

You are an experienced leader (5+ years) who thrives in developing both people and processes and You are confident in leading through change and creating clarity and motivation even in complex situations.
You enjoy building inclusive, high-performing teams where individuals feel trusted and empowered. You believe in collaboration and continuous improvement as key enablers for success.

Ideally, you bring experience from engine, aftertreatment, or control systems development within Scania, MAN, or International. Strong communication skills in both Swedish and English are essential for success in this role.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

 

This Is Us

At TRATON Powertrain Testing Domain, we drive development forward by testing both internal combustion engines (ICE) and e-mobility technologies. Our operations span across Södertälje, Nürnberg, and São Paulo, where we combine hands-on testing with cutting-edge system development.

Within the section Operation ICE, we lead the way in engine testing – primarily in our own test beds, but also through external partners when needed. The section also includes two units dedicated to automation and test cell development, along with a unit responsible for vehicle emission measurements using PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement Systems). PEMS testing is carried out in both Södertälje and São Paulo, on trucks and off-road applications, ensuring we stay at the forefront of emission compliance and sustainability.

 

Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform transportation.

 

We Offer

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally. 

Benefits include wellness allowance, TRATON result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

 

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Please apply as soon as possible, screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests, aswell as a background check, are mandatory parts of the selection process for this position.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: 
Section Manager,  Göran Lindh,  goran.lindh@scania.com  


We look forward to your application!

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Requisition ID:  17413
Number of Openings:  1.0
Part-time / Full-time:  Full-time
Permanent / Temporary:  Permanent
Country/Region:  SE
Location(s): 

Södertälje, SE, 151 38

Required Travel:  0-25%
Workplace:  On-site